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Camp counselor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Camp Counselor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$17.25
Average $17.25
Low $11.42
High $26.05

The average salary for a camp counselor is $17.25 per hour in the United States. 16k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Camp Counselor job openings in United States

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Summer Camp Counselor
MISSION RANCH4.6out of 5 stars.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
$16.90 - $22.50 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Camp Counselor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
iCook After School
 
$140,400per year
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San Juan Unified School Distri...
 
$138,642per year
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Lockheed Martin
 
$130,000per year
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Lutheran Social Services of th...
 
$130,000per year
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Tacoma Public Schools
 
$121,368per year
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Friendship Public Charter Scho...
 
$114,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Camp Counselors near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $21.48 per hour
  2. Reno, NV
    $19.14 per hour
  3. Sanger, CA
    $17.00 per hour
  4. Rockford, IL
    $15.48 per hour
  5. Greensboro, NC
    $15.28 per hour

Where can a Camp Counselor earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Camp Counselor get paid in United States?

Junior Camp Counselor

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Average $15.74 per hour

Senior Camp Counselor

Job openings
Average $16.57 per hour